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iHV Evidence-based conference – Health for All Children Now

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1 March 2019 – The Institute is proud to announce that Dr Paul Williams MP, Chair of the First 1000 Days of Life inquiry for the Health and Social Care Select Committee, is to address the Institute of Health Visiting conference on 9 May in Manchester.

Health for All Children has a proud heritage as the ‘almanac’ for evidence-based child health promotion, dating back as it does to the first edition in 1989. 2019 sees the launch of the 5th Edition under the expert oversight of its new editor, Professor Alan Emond.

Health for All Children 5th edition supplies the latest evidence to inform child health promotion and the work of the health visitor so it feels timely for us to use this year’s conference to look at this new evidence in some depth with many of the chapter authors providing presentations related to their content.

We are delighted that Professor Emond will be headlining the conference for us.

This conference is the must-attend event in 2019 for those interested in evidence-based infant and family public health and health visiting to come together to hear the latest guidance and recommendations. This will include but not be limited to health visitors, NHS employers, local authority commissioners and employers, government officials, third sector organisations, GPs, midwives, obstetricians, paediatricians, researchers and parents with lived experience. A limited number of places will also be made available to SCPHN students.

The conference will be held on Thursday 9th May 2019 at King’s House Conference Centre, King’s Church, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB.

CONFERENCE AIM

To introduce the audience to the latest guidance and recommendations included in the fifth edition of Health for All Children

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

To hear the latest evidence and recommendations from Health for All Children

To learn from cutting edge researchers and other national experts (including many chapter authors from Health for All Children 5) about the latest evidence for child health promotion

To be updated on recent national developments for health visiting

To benefit from being part of a multi-professional group of delegates all concerned with helping give every baby the best start in life

Peer to peer networking opportunities

To gain CPD points for revalidation

Tickets are available now withdiscounts for iHV members, as well as a special conference offer on group bookings (applies to our ‘buy 4 or more tickets in one transaction, get 1 free’ conference offer – further details below – conditions apply).

We are pleased to be able to offer further discounts through our earlybird offer (available until 29th March 2019 ONLY). Please visit the “Prices” section below for further details.

Please proceed to the Eventbrite booking page to complete your purchase. The payment option for all ticket types is automatically set to pay by this method.

Payment by cheque/invoice

If you are unable to pay online using a debit/credit card, please pick “Pay by Invoice” from the drop down menu*. You will be prompted to confirm whether you have funding from your organisation. If so, please enter the billing information (name and address of organisation and purchase order number) when requested. If you do not have confirmation of funding yet and are booking to secure early bird rates, please ensure that you email confirmation of funding and billing details as soon as you can to info@ihv.org.uk.

*Please note, there is a £10 additional administration charge for invoicing. This charge is per invoice and is non-refundable.

On arrival at the venue, you will enter a reception area. The iHV conference registration desk will be situated on the left hand side of the reception area where you will be met by members of the iHV team. If you have any problems on the day please contact us on 07712 123705.

The inspiring iHV evidence-based practice conference will include leading professionals and experts speaking on a number of different topics. Further details will be released as soon as confirmed, but we are delighted to confirm the following speakers to date: –

Evidence-based practice promoting the Best Start in Life – 7th March 2018

Over 180 people filled the room at last year’s iHV evidence-based practice conference held in Manchester.

A great line up of speakers provided the latest evidence-based updates on a range of key public health issues, and also gained an early insight into the recommendations expected from Health for All Children (Hall) 5, due to be published in early 2019, and the evidence for ACEs.

It was a full and packed day – with keynote sessions and concurrent sessions. Lots was shared on social media using the hashtag #iHVconf18. You can catch up on the tweets from the day – read a Storify of the conference.

We had lots of amazing posters shared about health visiting practice during the day – well done to all who presented.

Please see below for just a snapshot of the amazing feedback we received last year!

You don’t have to be a member to attend the conference, there are several different ticket options, however you will receive discounted rates as an iHV member attending this event.

I have forgotten my iHV Membership number, what do I do?

Please email admin@ihv.org.ukand our membership team will be able to provide this for you.

What do the fees include?

Fees include all day access to the event, refreshments and lunch. Travel or accommodation is not included. Shared places are not permitted.

I/We need to pay by invoice, how do we do this?

If you are unable to pay online using a debit/credit card, please proceed to our Eventbrite booking page and select “Pay by Invoice” from the drop down menu*. You will be prompted to confirm whether you have funding from your organisation. If so, please enter the billing information (name and address of organisation and purchase order number) when requested. If you do not yet have confirmation of funding and are booking to secure early bird rates, please ensure that you email confirmation of funding and billing details as soon as you can to admin@ihv.org.uk.

*If you choose to pay for your ticket(s) by invoice, your place at the conference will only be reserved. Your place is not guaranteed until full payment has been received.

Please note all invoices are subject to an additional £10 admin charges. This is payable per invoice and is not refundable.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations will be accepted in writing BY EMAIL ONLY; verbal cancellations will not be accepted at any time. Should you need to cancel, please send your cancellation request to admin@ihv.org.uk.

Cancellations received on/prior to 5pm on Friday 5th April 2019 will be refunded in full subject to a £10 administration fee; any outstanding invoices awaiting payment at the time of cancellation are subject to the same terms and conditions.

Cancellations received after 5pm on Friday 5th April 2019 will not be refunded. However, you can transfer your booked place to a colleague but MUST notify us in writing of any name changes by email to admin@ihv.org.uk AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You will need to confirm the title, name, job title, employing organisation and email address of the new attendee together with any dietary or other requirements.

Will speaker presentations be available at the conference?

Speaker presentations will not be available at the event due to the sheer volume of speakers and delegates. However, most presentations, where a speaker has given permission, will be available to delegates after the conference. We will endeavour to send these to you within two weeks of the date of the conference.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can contact us with any queries by email to info@ihv.org.uk or by phone to (0) 207 265 7352.

Yes – if you are unable to attend, you must inform the event organiser in writing as soon as possible toadmin@ihv.org.ukwith full details of the new delegate details including title, full name, job title, employing organisation and email address. Please refer to Clause 12 of the terms and conditions.

I have specific dietary requirements. What do I need to do?

Please notify us at the time of booking with any dietary requirements you may need for the conference.

I have other requirements. What should I do?

Please notify us at the time of booking should you have any other requirements.

By completing the ticket transaction, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. The price of your ticket includes complimentary refreshments, lunch and conference materials.

2. Registrations can only be accepted on receipt of a completed Eventbrite booking or, with regards to the organisational group discount for a free delegate place, an online claim form.

3. An Eventbrite booking constitutes a legally binding agreement to pay any invoices raised associated with registration including any cancellation fees as detailed below.

4. No paper or electronic tickets will be issued for this event.

5. If you choose to pay for your ticket(s) by credit/debit card, following completion of the Eventbrite booking, your place at the conference will be confirmed immediately.

6. If you choose to pay for your ticket(s) by invoice, your place at the conference will only be reserved. Your place is not guaranteed until full payment has been received.

7. All invoices and cheques must be processed/paid prior to the event. Failure to do so may lead to your entrance to the conference being refused.

8. Any bookings made using the group booking discount code that are deemed not eligible for the discount. i.e. attendees not from same organisation or inadequate number of tickets purchased as per the terms of the offer, shall not be accepted by the iHV and will be amended accordingly. We will contact you in writing to confirm this and, if necessary, a refund will be issued if payment has already been received.

9. We will write to all confirmed delegates around 2 weeks prior to the event with further information. If you have not heard from us by 25th April 2019, it is your responsibility to contact us to ensure your place is booked.

10. Cancellations will be accepted in writing BY EMAIL ONLY; verbal cancellations will not be accepted at any time. Should you need to cancel, please send your cancellation request to info@ihv.org.uk.

11. Cancellations received on/prior to 5pm on Friday 5th April 2019 will be refunded in full subject to a £10 administration fee; any outstanding invoices awaiting payment at the time of cancellation are subject to the same terms and conditions.

12. Cancellations received after 5pm on Friday 5th April 2019 will not be refunded. However, you can transfer your booked place to a colleague but MUST notify us in writing of any name changes by email to info@ihv.org.uk AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. You will need to confirm the title, name, job title, employing organisation and email address of the new attendee together with any dietary or other requirements.

13. In the unlikely event that the Conference is cancelled by the iHV due to unforeseen circumstances, the ticket cost will be refunded in full (via the original payment method) but any travel or accommodation arranged by the delegate shall not be covered/refunded.

14. By submitting an Eventbrite booking, you agree to these iHV booking terms and conditions which incorporates the Eventbrite privacy policy and terms of service.

15. The iHV reserve the right to make necessary changes to the conference programme (which may include speakers).

16. By booking a place/places at this conference, you agree to the iHV’s privacy policy. Subsequently, your details will be stored on our secure database and you may be contacted from time to time. Should you not wish us to contact you following your attendance at this event, please email admin@ihv.org.uk.